This Week In Black History – October 24, 2024
October 25, 1992 – Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston became the first African American to manage a team to the World Series. October 26, 1911 – Mahalia Jackson gospel singer, was born. October 27,...
View ArticleHow to cope after the loss of a child
By: Samantha Gordon Losing a child is one of the most devastating experiences any parent can endure. The overwhelming grief, the sense of loss, and the profound emotional pain are unlike anything else....
View ArticleMilwaukee Recreation welcomes all families to ‘Twilight & Treat’
For the young people and families who attend, Milwaukee Recreation’s Twilight & Treat is one of the most cherished events of the season. With hundreds of participants in attendance each year, many...
View ArticleFan favorite conductor Ryan Tani returns to MSO
Ryan Tani, who took the post of assistant conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in the fall of 2023, will be leading four weekends of concerts before the end of the year. He will be on...
View ArticleWhat happened?
African Americans have always had struggles in the USA. The drugs and violence in the African American community has been around for decades. There is nothing new about poverty in the inner city where...
View ArticleCharles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation, GE HealthCare announce initiative to...
A commitment to improve health in Milwaukee is getting a little boost from a hometown superstar. The Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation and GE HealthCare are partnering to “power Milwaukee...
View ArticleThriveOn King officially opens its doors to Bronzeville neighbors with...
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, ThriveOn King located at 2153 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr., the community hub developed by the Medical College of Wisconsin, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and...
View ArticleMilwaukee Branch NAACP celebrates 100th anniversary
The Milwaukee Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) celebrated its 100th anniversary on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Baird Center during its annual...
View ArticleMilwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 31, 2024
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View ArticleNotice of General Election, Special Election, Referendum, and Sample Ballots...
Notice of General Election, Special Election, Referendum,and Sample BallotsNovember 5, 2024 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby...
View ArticleMore black men are embracing therapy in 2024, here’s why…
In recent years, mental health conversations have expanded within the black community, and black men are increasingly stepping into the conversation, seeking therapy to address mental health...
View ArticleThree ribbon cuttings in 14 days in MPS, at Fairview, Reagan,and High School...
At Fairview School, Ronald W. Reagan College Preparatory High School, and Milwaukee High School of the Arts, Milwaukee Public School (MPS) students are learning in new additions built at their schools....
View Article‘Black Votes Matter’: It’s more than a mantra; it’s a power move
By Josh Rodgers Every election cycle, the importance of voting is at the forefront of many conversations. Whether conversing in the barbershop or spilling tea at game night – the U.S. presidential...
View ArticleActor Kerry Washington visits Anna Mae Robertson,6888 World War II veteran...
Popular Actor Kerry Washington visited with Anna Mae Robertson at her home on Sunday, October 27, 2024, during a visit to Milwaukee. Ms. Robertson is one the last remaining Soldiers of the historic...
View ArticleZion Hill hosts appreciation celebration for Dr. Rev. Russell B. and First...
Dr. Rev. Russell B. Williamson and First Lady Jenell Williamson celebrated 38 years serving God’s People. The program was held at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1825 W. Hampton Ave., on Sunday...
View ArticleVoting for the future
“The Peacemaker taught us about the Seven Generations. He said, when you sit in council for the welfare of the people, you must not think of yourself or of your family, not even of your generation. He...
View ArticleWisconsin schools budget proposal; $60M to recruit, retain educators
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jill Underly proposed a $59.5-million in new investments aimed at recruiting and retaining educators. The announcement is part...
View ArticleSecurity measures enhanced for Milwaukee Courthouse on Election Day
Tenth Street will be shut down, and police escorts are planned for absentee results workers The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is taking extra security measures this year on Election Day. Tenth...
View ArticleColumbia Savings & Loan Association celebrates 100 year anniversary
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, Columbia Savings & Loan Association (CSLA), the only black-owned bank in Wisconsin and the 6th oldest in the nation, celebrated the institution’s 100 year anniversary...
View ArticleGreater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Stroll to the Polls 2024’
On Saturday, October 26, 2024 the Greater Milwaukee Urban League, Urban League Guild, Young Professionals, and members of the Divine Nine Fraternities and Sororities came together to host ‘Stroll To...
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